Here’s the quick and tidy roundup of the NBA action, served with a touch of sarcasm and zero patience for nonsense.
Main headlines
Luka Doncic poured in 36 points to lead Dallas to a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets. Jabari Smith tried to keep Houston competitive with 22 points. Elsewhere, LeBron James scored 18 points in his outing.
Other standout games
Spurs hold off Clippers
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 119-115. Victor Wembanyama finished with 21 points to help secure the win.
Celtics outlast Suns
The Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 120-112. Jaylen Brown exploded for 41 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter, while Devin Booker had 40 for Phoenix.
Hawks extend streak
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 124-112 to notch their tenth straight victory. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the way with 41 points. Jalen Johnson recorded a 24-15-13 triple-double, his 13th of the season.
Warriors rebound
Golden State snapped a five-game losing streak, defeating the Washington Wizards 125-117. Kristaps Porzingis had 30 points and De'Anthony Melton added 27.
Other results
- Portland won 114-95 against Brooklyn.
- Chicago beat Memphis 132-107.
- New Orleans defeated Dallas 129-111.
That’s the scoreboard. Plenty of notable performances and a few close calls. If you missed the games, you missed some impressive scoring nights and one very patient triple-double collector.
